The average train between Edinburgh and North Shields takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh to North Shields. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Edinburgh and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:08 PM which arrives into North Shields at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at North Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Edinburgh to North Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to North Shields train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at North Shields station.
The distance between Edinburgh and North Shields is 151.5 km. The road distance is 218 km.
There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to North Shields. However, you can take the train to Newcastle, walk to Central Station, then take the subway to North Shields. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to North Shields via Newcastle and Central Station in around 2h 13m.
